Prescriptions for Removing Pathogenic Heat and Toxic Material
Gancao Tang
甘草汤
温液汤
甘草湯
溫液湯
Name
The Prescription of Gancao Tang
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Gan Cao 6 g
Explanation
Gan Cao: Tonifying qi of heart and spleen, dispelling phlegm, relieving cough and dyspnea, relieving spasm and pain, clearing heat and removing toxicity.
The Effect of Gancao Tang
Effect
Clear heat, relieve sore throat and remove toxicity.
Indications
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Administrations
Sore throat and paraglossa.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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